Seasons of Change

Ahhhh, the change of seasons. Well, here in Alaska it happens fast! All the sudden it's summer which means long days and little darkness, then it turns rainy for weeks and before you know it the blustery days set in eventually. Fall does create a majestic backdrop to the scenic Alaska landscape, and every Fall I cannot help but think of a funny thing Marissa told her Grandma on a "day-trip" they took years ago to view a nearby glacier to gaze at the lovely Fall sights when Marissa was about 4 years old. As they drove and oooohhhed and aaaahhhhed at the beautiful tree colorations, Marissa became very excited and blurted out, "GRANDMA, God is in the trees!" Well, my mother was driving along and wondered what her granddaughter was talking about because Marissa continued to say this over and over... "Grandma, can't you see it? God is in the trees!" Well, my mother kept looking in the directions Marissa was peering, but she saw nothing but trees. After seeking and searching the treeline for God to appear, and dealing with Marissa growing more and more agitated because her Grandma obviously didn't see God in those trees, the mystery was finally solved but it took some ingenuity and creative thinking. What she was saying was that GOLD is in the trees, and with her little accent back then it made it virtually impossible to understand her words at times.

So every Fall I am reminded that GOD is in the trees, and it brings a smile to my face knowing that a loving Father is nearby! To my many friends out there, remind yourselves of this as you take in the beauty of the Fall colors, and perhaps even search the treeline for God, or Zacchaeus, or simply marvel at the gold in the trees.

(Just an added note: We have settled into our indefinite relocation at the warmer weather residence and I'll be blogging on that soon, for the many people who have been out there praying for our family. The kids and I love the sunshine and warmth, and I'm so excited to have my family reunited, although I am back in Alaska currently packing and putting the final touches to unfinished business I left behind. I'll again meet back up with the family next week.)